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    Five Gorgeous (Non-Tacky) St. Patrick's Day Accessories for Less Than $45

    By | Fashion – Wed, Mar 16, 2011 5:34 PM EDT

    By Molly Fergus, REDBOOK

    Giant foam Guinness hats and Astroturf-green blazers are often St. Patrick's Day's biggest fashion statements. But the wearin' o' the green can take on as many shades as the Emerald Isle itself - you just have to know how to accessorize.

    Essie Mint Candy Apple Nail Polish
    Chanel sparked the sorbet-green nail polish craze when it debuted its limited time Jade shade at the 2009 Fashion's Night Out. A year and a half later, the trend is still going strong thanks to options like this Essie iteration. $8 at CosmeticMall.com

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    Cashmere Green Scarf
    This chartreuse cashmere scarf wards off those pre-spring winds - plus it's slashed 60 percent, to just $39.99 at bluefly.com

    Grace Hats Green Wool
    Add a sophisticated topper to the inevitable sea of leprechaun caps with this glamorous pine green hat. $44.99 at bluefly.com

    Stella Lace Necklace
    This lovely muted olive lace statement necklace doesn't scream Irish, but it does give you a friendly retort to any pesky "you're not wearing green" accusations. $32 at whiteowl's Etsy shop

    Four-Leaf Clover Cameo Necklace
    If St. Patrick's Day doesn't feel complete without some shamrock paraphernalia, opt for a refined piece, like this copper cameo necklace pressed with a real four-leaf clover in the center. $37.50 at AsLuckWouldHaveIt's Etsy Store


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